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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

THE STATE MILITIA.
Meeting OF tine Board OF Officers at
Dover Monday

Meeting OF the Board of Officers at
Dover Monday
The annual meeting of the board of
officers of the State militia, held at Dover
Monday was attended by five staff and
field officers, three officers of Co. A, two
of Co. B, three of 90. O, three Of Co. E
and three of Go. F. Among them were
Adiutant General Kenney, Oolonels Wood
and Boyle, Major Marshall Surgeon, Ad-
iutant Hartman. Captains Mitchell, Carey,
Wickersham, Marshall and Condor, and
Lieutenants Wiswell, Rhoads, Glynn,
Harkins, Carton and Thomas. Colonel
Wood presided and Captain Carey was
chosen secretary. A committee consisting
of General Kenney, Colonel Wood and
Captain Mitchell was appointed to PEE
pare such legislation as is deemed desir-
able.
The points II is desired to cover are
To empower courts-martial to try enlisted
men, who decline to attend, in their alb
senoe to empower the governor to com.
mission a state inspector of rifles, with
the rank of lieutenant-c colonel; to give
oourts-martialp power TO issue subp@nas and
enforce the attendance of witnesses, and
to make attendance on annual encamp
ments compulsory ON every officer and
| enlisted man, accepting as valid excuse
for absence only death, illness or threat
ened loss of position under employer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
Ohnri,y Rnll Farming.

The net earnings of the charity ball,
held at the Opera House, January 10th
aggregate $500, which amount has beer
paid by the lady managers to Daniel W
Taylor, treasurer of the Associated CHAIR
ties, for that organization. Mr.. Taylor
in acknowledging the receipt of the
money publicly expresses the thanks o.
the association for the same. He also
emphasizes the fact that the continued
cold weather brings many applicants fol
assistance, which makes q great draiI
upon the purse OF the association. Thos'
who have not yet sent in their contribu
ton are therefore urgently requested Il
do so promptly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
For Tho AI,nshansc..-

William Jones, steward of the three
masted schooner John r. Fell, from
Darien, Ga, now lying at jackson q
Sharp's wharf, slipped from the deck
Saturday aud fell into the creek. He but
managed to climb up the piers. Jones
sustained some injuries in the fall and
Collector Pickles recommended him for
admission to the almshouse hos.
pital. Captain Arthur Loyeland,
commanding the schooner, will
not be ready to leave for two or three
weeks by which time it is hoped that the
injured man will be sufficiently well to re-
Join his ship. Edward Steele of George
town Sussex, laborer, troubled with
rheumatism has also been ordered to the
nlmshouse by DIR. Ogle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
THE NEW SQUIRE.
Ex-Cor0ner Smith Appointed by the
Governor.

E1-OurOMer Smhau AppDhnhou Ny tht
Governor.
Frank E. Smith ex-coroner of New
Castle county, has been appointed to the
vacant Office of justice of the peace to
succeed Joseph W. Vandegrift whose COM
mission expired on Saturday.
The appointee is well and fayorably
known in this city and county, and has
been active in local politics for several
years past. In 1882 he was elected coro-
ner of the county, and discharged the
duties of the Office the ensuing term as
deputy Or Bayard Widdoes. He was 0
candidate for sheriff at the last nomina-
ting election, and made strong though
unsuccessful contest for the place. Mr.
smith was warmly endorsed for the posi-
ton to which he has been appointed, ant
the faithful discharge of his duties OF
coroner will go far toward giving the as
surauce that he will administer tho Off,
Of justice with entire satisfaction Th'
term of Office OF justice is seven years
Frank E Smith, the newly-appointet
magistrate, took the oath of Office Tues
day afternoon before Squire Bertolette
For the present Squire Smith will dis
pense Justice at No. 101 West Sixth
street, Joseph W. Vandegrift's Office. Hi
first official business was in the goot
cause of temperance, namely, accepting
| the promise Of abstention from an aspir
| ant to better life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
A Snriomn MAC AYertri.

The house No. All East Fourth street,
occupied by John j. Gibbons, a Second
treet market butcher, narrowly escaped
icing burned, out about 8 O'Clock Sunday
vening. At the time but two persons
we're In the house, both ladies, when one
4 the front curtains caught fire from a
amp 1t is supposed, and the curtain and
arpet VEGA soon ablaze. Members of the
ieliance Fire Company saw the blaze,
nd Abe Rittenhouse, one Of them, ran
yer to the house and extinguished the
ames with the aid of one of the women,
either of whom knew Of the fire until
ptifled. The woman burned her hands
lightly. Besides burning the articles
Amed and Bcorohing the woodwork and
All-paper, no further damage was done
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
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THE ROUTINE REPORT.
Hockessin Authorities Differ Upon
thp Species Of sine New Victim.

ths species OF sine New Victim.
Tho regular weekly report from the
panther story market ut Hockessin is as
follows; The Hockessin panther was killed
Sunday night by man called Murphy,
who was out hunting for polecats. AS
usual the man WAS out late, when in the
darkness he was startled by the glowing
eyes OF the ferooious brute. Murphy had
courage enough to fire at the animal and
then rushed home as fast as he could.
Next day Thomas Woolens had the
audaoity to assert he. had found
dead wildcat at Just the spot
where Murphy said he had been
startled Sunday night. The remainder
Of the report ia Of the usual eircumstantial
nature. The dead animal, as apprehended,
is described as large gaunt brute, two
feet long, with heavy, clumsy limbs, long,
sharp claws, and of yellowish gray color.
In the usual stereotyped way the state
ment is added that the animal is of the
Canadian species, and may possibly have
escaped from some circus. Hockessin
authorities differ upon this matter, others
claiming that the brute's habitation is the
wild region Of the Pennsylvania hills.
The carcass of the wildcat is on exhibi.
ticn at Mr.. Woolen's home, near Centre
Station, on the w. a. N. railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
THE CHURCH AVID THE KNIGHTS.
Cardinal Gibbons says the Organic
zaiIOn should Not be Condemned.

Cardinal Gibbons says the OrRani-
zatiOn should Not be Condemned.
ROME, March 1.-The American bishops
take favorable view of the organization
known in the United Statesa as the Knights
Of Labor. Cardinal Gibbons has placed
before the Vatican formal statement as
to the nature of the organization, and the
attitude the church should adopt toward
it. The cardinal says in this that he con-
siders that any condemnation of the
knights would be not only useless, but
highly inopportune, and that it might
ALLEVIATE the sympathy of the American
laboring classes from the church, and
might hamper the mission of the church
to the laboring poor.
In addition to the above positions
recommended by the statement of Oar
dinal Gibbons, the Primate treats the
alarmist theories respecting the knights
Of Labor as puerile, and says that nearly
One-third of the men belonging to the
organization are Roman Catholics. Re-
specting the charge that the association
is secret order the cardinal says it isnot
asecret society in the sense condemned by
the church, and is consequently exempt
from oanonical censure. In Canada the
case is different.
Cardinal Gibbons further says he con-
siders the organization of the Knights of
Labor in the United States not only
harmless, but that it will possibly be
beneficial in assisting in the eventual set
tlement of the great question of the
proper relations between labor and capital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
THE Levy COURT.
Tho Day 20 Present Claims and SUN.
tiny.schOoI Reports.

rho Day 20 Present Claims and SUM
dny-schOOI Reports.
The levy court opened its regular
March term Tuesday morning with all the
members present. Various standing COM
mittees and committees to settle with the
various county officers wers appointed.
A petition wss received from William
Candy, president Of the Wilmington City
Passenger Railway ooIapany, stating that
the company proposed to extend its line
through the Ninth ward and asked a
passage way over the prospective Brandy
wine bridge which is accorded by its
charter. The request was granted with
the restriction that flat rails be used on
Thursday, March Gath, was set aside
for matters pertaining to roads and
schools. All Sunday school reports ano
claims against the county il was decided
must be presented on or before March
gath. The committee is Hickman, Wiei
and Morrison.
Some transfers of proper swere madt
and other routine businessy transacted
before adjournment for din
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
new ohurcs, Bni,tiings

Architect Frederick of Baltimore has
the plans In hand for the erection OF
three stone edifices in St. James Catholic
parish of this city. 81. james Church,
st. James proteotory for boys and the
priests residence. building will be COM
nnenced early in the spring. The location
is OF Gilpin avenue and Union street.
The structures are to be built with Bran
DIVINE granite and will be sufficiently
large to meet the demands of the parish.
Advertisements for contract work will be
announced at an early date.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Special Correspondenceof Gazette and Journal
GEORGETOWN, DEL, March 1.-The
levy court meets this morning to be in
session for several weeks. One of the
main matters with which they will wrestle
is the county debt question. During the
campaign last fall the temperance
speakers charged that the debt is nearly
800, 900, while the members of the levy
court claim that the indebtedness is not
over $50, 200. AT the February session a
resolution urging the passage OF the
County Funding bill was adopted, but
the opposition from the Sussex members
in the House will probably prevent its
passage, and the members Of the levy
court are discussing raising the percent
age of taxation or making the larger or.
ders interest hearing. The people hope
TO have a satisfactory statement from the
levy court as to the amount of the debt
and solution for its payment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
Florida, IS The Land OF Flowers, >,

Is paradise for the invalid, and the ''Foun-
tain of Youth" was once thought to be hid
in one OF Its forest glades. 1t is now the
haven Of many consumptiyes, who find
benefit in her genial warmth and fragrant
flowers. The eoDsumptive invalid need not
necessarily go so far from home and friends
to get relief. For II not In the last stages of
the disease, DR.. r. v. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will restore to perfect
health. For all chronic throat, bronchial
and lung diseases It is most reliable spe-
cIfic, By druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Special corre pondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 26.--The Delaware
Iron Company'a shifting engine was de-
rallied yesterday morning in the COM
pany's yard. Engineer Hanson was quite
severely bruised about the legs, Tut no
bones were broken. The cab of the
engine was completely demolished, and,
in consequence Of the accident, no ship
ment Of pipe were made.
The steamer Pennsylvania Of the Amer
lean lire from Philadelphia for Liverpool,
ran on the bar south of here yesterday
and was delayed about five hours. She
was towed off by tugs at high water.
George Booth, oolored, while intoxi-
Ca ed, entered Boulden's store on Water
street, yesterday afternoon, and fell
against q cheese knife in the hands of
Charles Murray, the clerk, infici ing a
wound in the side, which fortunately was
not very serious, but the escape was very
marrow.
New CASTLE, Feb. 28.-The supper
held in the old courthouse on Friday and
Saturday evenings for the benefit Of the
trustees of the M e. Church was fnan-
cial success, about 1926 being realized.
The Rev. Father Brady, Of st. Peters
r. O. Church, announced at late mass
yesterday, the following as the result of
the fair lately closed: Door receipts,
$102.84; table receipts, 81, 900.1 total,
| %, 003 25.
Seminole Tribe, No. z, l. o. q. M.
gave sociable in its hall on Friday even
ing.
The room in the west end of the old
courthouse formerly occupied by the
New Castle Star, is being fitted up for the
post-office. It will be occupied on March
25th.
NEW CASTLE, March 2.-The trustees OF
the New CASTLE Commons held their
annual meeting last night. DR. ]. j.
Black was elected president. Messrs.
Herbert, Mahoney and CLARK were sp-
pointed as the acting committee. The
janitor's salary, repairing the town clock,
and few other minor bill were rea and
ordered to be paid. The trustees then
adjourned.
A remonstrance against the proposed
bill to levy tax of Sis, 900 on our city,
for the purpose of improving the marsh
land north Of here, is being extensively
signed.
The William Lea & Sons Company,
have leased the old engine-house oa the
battery belonging to the r. W. d B. e. h.
| Company. II will be converted into O
| warehouse.
The schooner Franoonia cleared ester.
| day with u cargo OF grain for Ne, Bed
ford, Mass, from the William l4sa d
Sons Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Arrangements have been made at the
police station here to accommodate Chief
of Police Kelley of Philadelphia, in his
desire to obtain custody of j. w. Camp,
bell in jail at New Castle for the recent
larceny at j. Clayton Massey's jewelry
store in this city. Campbell is wanted in
Philadelphia for similar offences IN that
city. It' is desired to reapprehend him
upon those counts should bail in $b0O De
presented for his release in regard to the
offence for which he is held here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
GEonaErowN, March 1.-Mrs. Colonel
O. Rodney Layton, who has been fol
wears a sufferer from consumption, died
At 8 O'Clock yesterday. Her maiden name
was Benedict. The remains will be taken
10 New Brunswick, N. j., tomorrow
where relations reside, and intermen'
will be made in Elwood cemetery there Oh
Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

James Bradford has the stock, fixtures,
good will, &C., of his store Nos. 6, s and
10 East Third street to the James Bradford
Company, incorporated February 25th.
The officers of the corporation are James
Bradford, President, Horace II. Wilson,
Vice-President and Horace f. Temple
Secretary and Treasurer.
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nser.e. ..na Cnl.,e nnrned.

Associated Press Dispatch by spedaI wiree
FLOYD CouRT HOUSE, Va, March a.
An incendiary fire occurred here last
night destroying the livery stable of T.
Jet, burning IA horses and yoke OF
oxen, besides large quantity of forage
and farming implements. There was nc
insurance. The loss is not known.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Nos. and 9. a pair of sorrel horses, s and 8
years san olo, with lots Of bone, ard will weigh
s,sog pounds; are able % SHAFT a cart or do any
No: 8. A hay horse, years old ,16 hands high,
wslEns sOo pounds, vii maks god general
Ms and 5. A pair Of bay mares, aud
years old. i5S hands high X bred Norman. a.
gooo a1I as anybody has got, having iine
style and action and lots of bone.
n .6. Dapple graz hols-, IS hands, will weigh
l;sSo pounds. with lots Ct bone, at for any kind
Nos. 9 and 8. A pair OF bays.a mare and bcrae
years old, 10 hands high, HAM letonian stock,
Will make 9 dne coach team, being good acfore
with los Of speed, and broken single.
horse. NJ
Nos. 10 and II. A pair Of light roam horses. i
years old 15k hands high, weigh ago pouIlas.
with l. Is OF rome, a good usefu team. 71
Nc. IL brown mare, IS hands. WHY weigh
i,ig0 pounds years OLD, ven broken In single
No 13.A dapple gray mare,t sold. JIG banda
high, weighs 800 poaaGs, Iull bred Norman.
WIZ I'M i9ts Of bone, and an extra good mare
nigh, weighs l,l50 pounds, will make a good
useful eorse for any kind OF businees
No 40, a dark roam mare, years old, 10
bands high Will weigh 1850 pounds, with good
bone ana good action, and an extra good mare.
No 10. straw0 rry ran mare, IS hands
high, years OLE, weighs 1850 pounds, with lots
No II Bav mare with fosi. yearp old, l5x
hands high, weiEhs !, s0l pounds, good genera
purpOs- mare.
Noe. IS and 10 A pair of dapple gray horses,
5years I'D, ID hands high, with 2,70j pounds,
vi h lots If bone and action, will uIslka q tine
| team.
Nos 20 and 81. A pair of dap, le gay horsee,
5 and years ul.., weigh 500 pounds, l6 hands
| high. wi b good long necks, and a we'll bred
pair o. orsrs, with tots Of snap Anex'ra team.
high, weighs ! 20 pounds, good horse in any
NJ, 40 I-.s La
hands high weighs 1000 pounds, wen broken
single
Als1 i've pairs of mules.
No poetponement on account of the weather.
All stock to be az represented, and any penris-
man seeing anything wrong with any horse viii
please mention IL.
credit OF 80 days with an epprNv. d endorser
JESTER g. McDANNlEL
L. W. STIDHAM b SOW, AuctioGerrs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

or those with weak lungs, splitting OF blood
bronchitis, or kindred affections Of throat
or lungs, send 10 cents In stamps for DR.. r.
v. Plerce's treatise on these maladies. Adj
dress the doctor, Buffalo, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ THk annual meeting OF the Brandywine
Hundred Association for the Recovery Of Stolen
Horses and Detection of Thieves viii be held II
the hotel, late of Oliver II. Parry, on SATiTR-
DAY, March bth. 1887, az O'Clock, b m.
HENRY NJ BARLOW, Secretary.
bhANpSWINE HUNDRED, February 9th, 1887
tebi0 as
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Iron Hill farm 175 acres of land in
Pencader hundred of the late James
Nicholson, deceased, was sold at pubic
sale on Saturday for 81, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
..xunrtssEs an nATARRHv

uRoueh a, Itchn curea skin humors, erup.
lions. ring worm, letter, salt rheun, frosted
feet, chilbiains, itch, ivy poison, BARRIERS itoh'
6Oc. lara
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

cnrr~cta offenaive odors a. once. Complete cure
AZ worst chronic cases, also uneQualed -
Rnxsis tnr iiphfbsrin- sore snrnst- fon' nrss'h
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, niee, anus, r.
sparrows, gophers. 1bo. At druggists'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

SMYRNA, Feb. 28.-R. d. johnson will
open grocery store about March 18th,
in the room now occupied by the post
office.
AY. M. @. A. was organized at the NJ.
e. Church ON Saturday night.
Smyrna will have another bakery very
nitely decided upon, but the building
owned by Moses Price on Main street,
will probably be the location.
Seventeen persons Joined the M. E.
Church on probation yesterday, making q
total, during the recent revival services
of 100. The services will be continued
this week.
Mrs. John Farrell, living near here, re-
ceived fswn on Friday last, from Q
friend in Missouri.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03

DELAWARE CIrY, Feb. 28.-The Will
liam O. Robinson estate consisting of q
number of houses, lots and the ground
occupied by Ash g. Pennington, lumber
dealers, will be sold at public sale to, day
by order of the orphans court.
William Barwick of Chesapeake City,
is negotiating the purchase of the Robin
son ground. If contaminated he will
build two new stores and bakery on the
site.
Mrs. Kate Heal and Miss Annie Roberts
are spending few days in Washington.
Carpenters are at work fitting up the
third story of the Oleaver building fol
the Masons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
MIppLEToRN.

Special Corresp ondence of Gazette and Journal
MrDDLETowN, Feb. 24.-Alfred Warren
is improving the appearance of some
parts of Main street by trimming the trees.
Town election will be held on March
7th. There seems to be no very strong
opposition TO the reelection of the pres
emit board of commissioners. But Mr..
Foster, who has been O most efficient
member, says he refuses to serve, provided
o candidate can be secured from his part
of the town. There is great deal of OPP
position to the re. election of the present
treasurer, A. G. Cox. Mr.. Cox has been
faithful officer, but the people do not feel
disposed to give the only remunerative
Office in the town to one man always,
therefore this year an effort will be made
| to elect ex-Postmaster ID. L. Dunning as
Mr.. Cox's successor. Mr.. Dunning would
| make q good officer. An effort will be
made also to elect O new alderman. An
| alderman Is desired who will aid the po-
liceman in the discharge of his duties,
that ia, when the police makes arrests
have the offenders properly fined and not
let go on promise of doing better. Col.
| O. E. Anderson has been mentioned as q
suitable person for town alderman. The
present assessor, Thomas Lavender, and
Il. H. Foster are each spoken of as pos
sible Candidates.
MmDLErowN, Feb. 25.r-Thomas Nieol,
on ex. Governor Oochran's farm, one mile
/ from this town, sold his personal prop
erty at public sale on Wednesday. s. M.
Enos and Palmer Shockley were the auo-
| tioneers The attendance was unusually
large and the bidding spirited. Farming
implements went for almost nothing, a
good Osborne binder being sold for 1888.
Stock sold well, the average price being
$42 so.
| Mr.. Nicol will discontinue farming and
will be succeeded by Frank Padley.
| George Foster, painter, fell from the
step at the National Hotel on Wednesday
and cut his head severely by striking one
of the iron pillars that support the porch.
DIR. r.. B. Mckee was summoned and
dressed the wound, but does not think 1t
dangerous.
Some one short of pork visited the
Misses Naudain's hog pen on Sunday
night and butchered ard carried of q
shoat which would weigh about 1876
pounds. The thieves were tracked as far
as the railroad when the the trail was lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-03
DELAWAhE CITY.

special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
DELAWARE CITY, Feb. 25.-The Smyrna
hand fire-engine arrived on Wednesday
afternoon on the steamer John e. Tygert
A large delegation met the steamer at the
wharf and took charge of it. It was put
under cover until the hose arrives, which
will be in about week, when it will be
given public test. The engine weighs
2, ITO pounds and throws two streams Of
water, if necessary. At the trial test at
Smyrna before the committee it threw q
stream over the highest building at that
place and gave general satisfaction. The
engine requires from 30 TO 40 men to
work it properly.
David N. Webb, the Pencader opera
tor, who was struck by lightning last Fri
day night, is still very i'll. A black streak
has made its appearance in the paralyzed
foot, and his physician thinks 1t will be
several weeks before he will be able to
wear shoe.
Philip Berger is rebuilding his store
and house, which were burned at the late
fire.
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SMYRNA.

Special Correspondence # G zstte and journal
SMYRNA, Feb. 20 Mrs. Anna Hof-
fecker, wife of Robert d. Hoffecker,
editor of the Smyrna Times was stricken
with paralysis yesterday about IL O'Clock
DR.. W. I. Collins, physician in charge,
states that she is not expected to live "a
hours.
In Asbury NJ. e. Church, last night, a
young couple whose names are not known
while seeking the Saviour by bowling at
the altar, were there and then married by
the Rev. ]. b. Quigg.